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Generally: * A child under the age of 8 years and out of sight (in a dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle) of the person charged with his/her care must be left with a reliable person at least 13 years old. [FL 5-801(a)]

* Violation of this statute is a misdemeanor. An individual found in violation is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both. [FL 5-801(b)]

* There are also provisions of Maryland's CINA (children in need of assistance) and child abuse and neglect reporting statutes which address various aspects of leaving children unsupervised.[C&JP § 3-801] and [F.L. § 5-701].

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